Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
Family: Labiatae—Lemon balm is a commonly grown household remedy with a long tradition as a tonic remedy that raises the spirits and lifts the heart. Modern research has shown that it can help significantly in the treatment of cold sores. The leaves and young flowering shoots are antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, sedative, and tonic. It also acts to inhibit thyroid activity. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of fevers and colds, indigestion associated with nervous tension, excitability and digestive upsets in children, hyperthyroidism, depression, mild insomnia, headaches etc. Externally, it is used to treat herpes, sores, gout, insect bites and as an insect repellent. The plant can be used fresh or dried, for drying it is harvested just before or just after flowering. The plant also contains polyphenols, in particular these combat the herpes simplex virus which produces cold sores. It is used to relax and rejuvenate, especially in cases of depression and nervous tension.

Directions: POUR 8 oz. freshly boiled water over 1 tea bag.
COVER for 5-10 minutes.
SQUEEZE tea bag to ensure maximum goodness in your cup.
ENJOY up to 3 cups per day. Caffeine free, non-GMO.